Intern (m/f/d): Propulsion (Electric Propulsion Plasma Modelling)

OHB System AG; Bremen; Hybrid; EUR 10.000 - 15.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Mobile work

Buddy system onboarding

German language courses

Company restaurant

Health promotion

Company events

Zusammenfassung

OHB System AG in Bremen is offering an internship in Propulsion (Electric Propulsion Plasma Modelling). You will contribute to openPIC, an in-house PIC framework, extending it to model plasma interactions for multi-thruster scenarios and spacecraft coupling.

You will join the Analysis team within the propulsion department and gain hands-on experience in high-tech space research. The role requires an enrolled student in a relevant field, with interest in electric propulsion, and the ability to

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled student in aerospace technology, physics, electrical engineering, computer sciences, or related studies.
• Knowledge of Particle-In-Cell methods and numerical simulation is appreciated.
• Experience in Python or C++ is a plus.
• Strong interest in electric propulsion and plasma modelling.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to technical topics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Aufgaben

• Get introduced to openPIC and PIC simulation methodologies.
• Investigate models for electric propulsion plume interactions.
• Extend openPIC to support multiple interacting thruster sources.
• Implement and verify plasma and electromagnetic interaction models.
• Apply methods to representative spacecraft propulsion architectures.
• Perform verification and validation of implementations.
• Improve software performance and documentation.

Kenntnisse

Python

C++

Parallel computing

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Enrolled student in a relevant field

Tools

openPIC

Jobbeschreibung

OHB System AG - We.Create.Space

OHB System AG is one of the leading space companies in Europe. The company is part of the listed high-tech group OHB SE, which has more than 4,100 employees working on pivotal European space programs. With two strong locations in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and more than 40 years of experience, OHB System AG specialises in high-tech solutions for space. These include low-orbiting and geostationary satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science and space exploration as well as systems for human space flight and aerial reconnaissance. We owe our success to our employees' passion for innovation, as well as their commitment and initiative.

OHB System AG in Bremen is looking for a

Intern (m/f/d): Propulsion (Electric Propulsion Plasma Modelling)

Your Tasks

The propulsion departmentfrom OHB is looking for an intern to contribute to the development of openPIC,an in-house Particle-In-Cell (PIC) simulation framework for electric propulsionapplications. The goal of the internship is to extend the capabilities of thecode to simulate plasma interactions resulting from simultaneous operation ofmultiple electric thrusters. The intern will be fully integrated into theAnalysis team of the propulsion department.

Electric propulsionsystems are increasingly used in complex spacecraft configurations involvingseveral thrusters operating simultaneously. The internship will focus onextending openPIC to model plasma plume interactions, electromagnetic effects,and spacecraft-plasma coupling phenomena associated with multi-thruster firingscenarios.

Tasks

• Get introduced toopenPIC and Particle-In-Cell simulation methodologies
• Investigate physical models relevant to electric propulsion plumeinteractions
• Extend the openPIC framework to support multiple interacting thruster sources
• Implement and verify new plasma and electromagnetic interaction models
• Apply the methodology to representative spacecraft electric propulsionarchitectures
• Perform verification and validation of the developed implementations
• Improve software performance and documentation

Your Qualifications

• You are an enrolled student (m/f/d), e. g. in aerospace technology, physics, electrical engineering, computer sciences, business administration or comparable studies
• Knowledge of Particle-In-Cell methods and numerical simulation techniques isappreciated
• Experience in Python, C++, or parallel computing is a plus
• Strong interest in electric propulsion and plasma modelling
• Ability to work independently and adapt to different technical topics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Very good communication skills
• High proficiency in English as working language, both spoken and written
• Duration: minimum 5 months

We offer

• Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours
• Mobile Work
• Structured on-boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months)
• Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses
• space projects
• Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy
• Active health promotion: Health management, In-company sports groups
• Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night
• Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development

A complete overview of our benefits and more details can be found here on our website.

OHB System AG
Human Resources

Questions regarding this posting? Julia Zimfer is available under [e-mail].